If you’re a frequent user of the UK roads, then you’re probably spent some time behind, next to or in front of an HGV of some shape or size. Let’s face it, there are enough of them on the road! And while they come in all shapes, sizes and colours, they are all united in […]
If you’re reading this, then you’re probably looking at the next step in your career as an HGV driver. Congratulations! You probably already have your Driver CPC – the most basic licence needed to become a professional driver. But there are a number of ways you can go from here, and each one will depend […]
As an HGV driver, there is an annual event you need to attend. It’s not a ball or any sort of function – instead it’s your annual HGV safety inspection. Because while you rely on your skills to keep you and other road users safe every day, the condition of your HGV is equally important. […]
If you’ve just passed your HGV test, then you are well on your way to becoming a professional HGV driver. After all, you’ve got your qualification, which means you can go out there and get a job. But as a new driver, there are a lot of things you still have to learn. Some of […]
How many types of HGV can you name? For most people there are maybe 2 or 3 before they run out of ideas. But the truth is there are hundreds of types of HGV in the world, some of them more common than others. After all, a HGV is just a ‘heavy goods vehicle’, and […]
Mental health is a subject that’s been in the news a lot recently. But why? Because it’s becoming more common for people to suffer from mental illnesses and mental health problems, and we need to make a change. According to research done by HSE, half a million people suffer from work-related stress, depression or anxiety, […]
Over the past few years, we’ve talked a lot about the process of getting your Driver CPC. It’s not exactly a short process, and there are a lot of steps involved in achieving it. Just one of those things is passing a medical exam, to make sure you’re healthy and fit enough to be in […]
Were you one of those children who always wanted to be a bus driver? Do you love the idea of meeting lots of different kinds of people, transporting them all over the country, with no two days ever the same? Or maybe you just fancy a career change and think a bus driver is an […]
So you’ve chosen to take the leap – you want to become an HGV driver. Now that you’ve done the difficult bit (deciding to switch careers), now all you’ve got to do is get yourself qualified. But as soon as you start looking into that, you realise it’s a complete minefield. Working out what qualification […]
Let’s face it – the job market is a challenging place right now. There are so many companies out there looking for drivers, and yet there just aren’t enough to fill the vacancies. If you find the right job for you, it’s about making sure you have the right qualifications and work ethic to match […]
